Spacecraft Software Development & Verification Engineer

Overview

Are you inspired by human space exploration and passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology to benefit both space missions and life on Earth? Join our diverse and highly collaborative team as we tackle NASA’s deep space exploration challenges. At ERC, NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider, we partner with NASA centers across the United States to deliver cutting‑edge engineering support for mission‑critical programs.

NASA Johnson Space Center

Full Time

Background check & U.S. Citizenship required

We have an exciting opportunity for a Spacecraft Software Development & Verification Engineer to join the team. This candidate must reside or be willing to relocate to Houston, TX for on‑site work requirements at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX.

We are actively searching for qualified candidates for this potential opening; however, we do not have assurance at this time when the position will be finalized and opened. Because we have strong reason to believe the position will be approved soon, we are proceeding with identifying qualified candidates and conducting interviews.

• Develop software code for modules / systems and / or ground software testing and verification tools
• Analyze the performance of software functions and interfaces and conduct integration or verification testing
• Document functions and use cases including software requirements
• Document system interfaces and related Interface Control Documents (ICDs)
• Use integrated simulation environment to validate software function and interfaces
• Develop unit and interface verification tests
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• Two (2) or more years of experience in relevant field of study
• Proficiency in Python, C, C++ programming
• Event and data-driven architecture
• TCP/IP Network Communications CCSDS Packet Protocols
• Familiarity with configuration management tools
• Web-based collaboration tools
• Agile software development methodologies and process

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited school and five (5) years of related engineering experience, or master’s degree in engineering from an accredited school and four (4) years of related experience, or Ph.D. in engineering from an accredited school and zero (0) years of related experience
• Experience leading technical work of a small software team
• Knowledge of NASA Spacecraft Software Systems and software ( per NPR 7150 or CMMI or DO 178 processes)
• Preferred experience in spacecraft or autonomous systems
• Experience with CCSDS / Telemetry Systems
• Experience with collaboration tools such as: JIRA, Confluence, or Slack